Senior Payroll Officer

DescriptionSenior Payroll Officer
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive [up to £32,000 DOE]
Position: Permanent, full time
Our Cardiff based client are looking to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer
Their payroll function at sits within their Accounts team
The successful candidate will be involved with other duties within the department including monthly analysis, reconciliations of pay, administration of expenses and other benefits and administration of the Company Pension scheme
In addition, they will liaise with the HR Department and our Independent Financial Advisors.
Responsibilities
The accurate processing of a monthly payroll for circa 600 employees to include making RTI submissions.
Administering the pension and salary sacrifice schemes
Responding to payroll queries from colleagues
Liaising where necessary with pension and system providers
Ensuring that the system is updated to meet statutory requirements and that year end functions are carried out
Undertaking training to ensure that knowledge is kept up to date, ensuring that any statutory changes are implemented
Managing payroll related projects such has implementation of salary sacrifice benefits and flexible benefits
Reconciling monthly payroll and pension reports including Payroll Journals
Processing of monthly expenses
Administration of benefit schemes
Year end returns [P11ds]
*This is a full-time position
After an initial training period the role will come under our hybrid arrangements, allowing for an element of remote working*
Required Experience/ Skills
Applications are welcomed from experienced payroll processors with an understanding of the statutory requirements in relation to tax and pensions etc
Accuracy, approachability and communication skills are a prerequisite for the role.
Experience of using iTrent would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
Essential Requirements
Experienced end to end Payroll Manager
Sound knowledge of UK Payroll Legislation
Good experience of Excel
Desirable
Use of iTrent
Experience of introduction of various benefits
Company Benefits
Our client's culture is friendly and collegiate but maintain a professional atmosphere
All staff have access to industry-leading training and mentoring to ensure they reach their potential.
Some of our benefits on offer include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
Birthday day off
Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts for local businesses
Professional fees paid [subject to requirement for your role]
Employee recruitment incentive scheme
New Directions Holding is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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Features
  • Pension Scheme and others
£32,000
Cardiff
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